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CBN Revokes Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks as Supreme Court Launches Digital Judiciary Initiative

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Financial Regulators Tighten Oversight While Judiciary Embraces TechnologyAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country over persistent regulatory violations.According to the apex bank, the affected institutions failed to meet minimum prudential requirements relating to capital adequacy, governance standards,

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FG Unveils Major NYSC Reforms, Secures $1.25 Billion World Bank Support

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New Uniforms, Longer Orientation Plans and Economic Reform Package Signal Broad Policy ShiftAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Federal Government has announced one of the most comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since its establishment over five decades ago.According to officials from the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and NYSC

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Military Reports Major Gains Against Terrorists as Security Challenges Persist Across Nigeria

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Over 660 Terrorists Neutralised, 1,080 Suspects Arrested as Armed Forces Intensify Nationwide OperationsAnietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria's Armed Forces have recorded one of their most significant operational successes in recent months, announcing the elimination of more than 660 terrorists and the arrest of over 1,080 suspected criminals and terror collaborators during nationwide

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CBN Orders Nationwide Freeze on Accounts Linked to Terrorism Financing

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Banks Directed to Block Assets of Individuals and BDC Operators Named on Nigeria Sanctions ListAnietie Udobit, AbujaIn a major escalation of Nigeria's campaign against terrorism financing and illicit financial networks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks, payment service providers, microfinance institutions, and other regulated financial entities

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State Police Reform Advances as Senate Moves to Decentralize Security Architecture

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Historic Bill Seeks to Give States Greater Control Over Policing Amid Rising InsecurityNigeria may be on the verge of the most significant security reform since independence following the passage of a constitutional amendment bill by the Senate that seeks to establish state police services across the federation. The proposed legislation

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US Blacklists Nigerian Bureau De Change Operators in Terror Financing Crackdown

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Anietie Udobit, AbujaIn a major international financial enforcement action, the United States government has placed several Nigerian Bureau de Change (BDC) operators and associated firms on its sanctions list for alleged links to terrorism financing networks.The designation was issued under the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

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El-Rufai Wiretapping Case Deepens as DSS Wraps Up Evidence Phase

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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Department of State Services (DSS) has concluded its case in the ongoing wiretapping allegations involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, signalling a critical turning point in a case that has drawn national attention.Court filings suggest the matter revolves around alleged surveillance authorisations and communication interceptions during

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Tinubu Pushes State Police Reform as Nigeria Rewrites Its Security Architecture

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Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria’s long-running debate over decentralised policing has entered a decisive legislative phase after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted the State Police Constitutional Amendment Bill to the National Assembly for consideration.The proposal—rooted in recommendations from previous security summits and constitutional review committees—seeks to formally empower states to establish and

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War Without End: Fresh Russian Strikes Deepen Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis

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Unity Times Foreign CorrespondentThe Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered another deadly phase following a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks that left multiple civilians dead and many more injured across several Ukrainian regions. Recent strikes hit residential communities in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, with reports indicating civilian casualties, including

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World Cup 2026 Delivers Early Drama As Africa Seeks Global Football Glory

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Unity Times Sport CorrespondentThe 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to capture global attention, producing exciting results and fresh storylines.African giants Egypt National Football Team secured an important victory against New Zealand, strengthening hopes for a successful tournament campaign.Meanwhile, Spain National Football Team produced one of the tournament's most dominant performances

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